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Palmerton Police Log

Endangering welfare of a child

Criminal charges were filed against Emily Fatzinger, 21, of 582 Delaware Avenue, Apt. B, and Corey Scherer, 21, same address. Each was charged with 2 counts of endangering the welfare of children and possession of drug paraphernalia. The incident occurred on June 3 at 5:55 p.m. at the above address.DUICriminal charges were filed against Bret Hoffman, 55, of 586 Mauch Chunk Road, Palmerton, for DUI, reckless driving, and speeding. The incident occurred on June 22 at 8:14 p.m. in the 300 block of Avenue A.Public drunkennessCriminal charges were filed against Stephen Meleschuk, 54, of 225 Seventh Street, Whitehall, for persistent disorderly conduct, harassment, disorderly conduct, and public drunkenness. The incident occurred on June 15 at 10:18 p.m. in the 800 block of Delaware Avenue.Disorderly conductMichael Beil, 26, of 415 Delaware Avenue, Palmerton, was cited for disorderly conduct. The violation occurred on June 29 at 12:30 a.m. at the West End Recreation Center.Traffic violationGordon Rothrock, 90, of 7320 Second Street, Slatington, was cited for emerging from alley, driveway, or building. The violation occurred on June 13 at 9:49 a.m. at Fifth Street and Alley F.A citation was issued to Kyle Ardle, 23, of 622 N Sherman Street, Allentown, for traffic control signals. The violation occurred on July 3 at 10:24 p.m. at Franklin Avenue and Mauch Chunk Road.Milton Suchon, 83, of 173 Delaware Avenue, Palmerton, was cited for obedience to traffic control devices. The violation occurred on July 2 at 1:54 p.m. at Delaware Avenue and Third Street.Vehicle violationSteven Roberts, 26, of 564 Lehigh Avenue, Palmerton, was cited for expired registration for trailer, expired registration, and required financial responsibility. The violations occurred on June 3 at 6:45 p.m. in the 400 block of Delaware Avenue.A citation was issued to Matthew McFarland, 20, of 835 Delaware Avenue, Palmerton, for driving under suspension. The violation occurred on June 30 at 6:53 p.m. in the 300 block of Delaware Avenue.Christopher Estevez, 22, of 6019 Bottom Road, Slatington, was cited for financial responsibility. Citations were also filed against Joseph Gindhardt, 27, of 1 W Water Street, Lansford, for driving under suspension, expired registration, expired inspection, expired emissions, and operation following suspension of registration. The violations occurred on June 26 at 6:57 a.m. on SR248 east.